BOSTON, MASS. (Wednesday, September 6, 2017) – The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, the largest and longest-running festival of its kind in the U.S., will return to Boston for a special showcase of environmental film on October

BOSTON, MASS. (Wednesday, September 6, 2017) – The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, the largest and longest-running festival of its kind in the U.S., will return to Boston for a special showcase of environmental film on October 13 followed by an engaging discussion with filmmakers, scientists, and experts. Presented by Bank of America, the environmental film festival is a part of HUBweek, which celebrates innovation and creativity at the intersection of art, science, and technology.

CHASING CORAL (USA, 2017, 93 min.)

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and t reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Directed by Jeff Orlowski and produced by Larissa Rhodes, the film took more than three years to shoot, and it´s the result of 500+ hours underwater, submission of footage from volunteers from 30 countries, as well as support from more than 500 people from all over the world. The film was an official selection in some of the most prestigious documentary film festivals in the country and won an Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival.

On October 13at 6:30 pm, a screening of Chasing Coral followed by a panel discussion and reception will take place at the Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy, Questrom Auditorium, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Chasing Coral is free and open to the public, but advance reservations are required. Co presented with the BU Institute for Sustainable Energy and BU Arts Initiative.

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